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Hong Kong, Sep 28, 2022

LOT 78

FORTIS, REF. 8001, MARINEMASTER, VALJOUX 72, STEEL

HKD 11,900 - 19,900

EUR 1,500 - 2,500 / CHF 1,500 - 2,500 / USD 1,550 - 2,600

Sold: HKD 25,000

A fine, colorful, manual wind, waterproof, stainless steel chronograph wristwatch


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Brand Fortis, Switzerland

Model MarineMaster

Reference 8001

Year Circa 1965

Material Stainless steel

Diameter 39 mm.

Caliber 72, 17 jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement

Notes

The Swiss watch manufacturer Fortis was founded in Grenchen in 1912. Fortis developed timepieces for the navy and space travel. From 1994 onwards, Fortis was the official watch supplier to the Russian cosmonauts.